Educated N-Word
An ode to the Black and Educated
Never talking in circles. Using a mix of small and big words.
The ignorant will label me an educated N-word.
Insightful opinions that are backed up by facts.
The world was never fond of enlightened young Blacks.
They call me a “Kaffir” in Africa. Otherwise known as the motherland.
But I’m an N-I-G-G-E-R in America, known as the other land.
What’s the matter? Does that nasty word bother you?
Good. Mission accomplished. That’s what I thought it would do.
That word is what you think of me in anger or when you see me acting like a fool.
Yet if I’m not acting ignorant then you don’t consider me cool.
I’m more than just a stereotype of how I look.
I’ll leave you dumbfounded with style. Yet shook with the knowledge from books.
Many of which you tried your hardest to keep from me.
An educated N-word is what you didn’t seek from me.
Nevertheless now you got it. Nope you can’t stop it.
Even when I’m ignored, I still have been heard.
Unapologetically Black. True facts. An educated N-Word.
About the Creator
Joe Patterson
Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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Comments (2)
Thought provoking and full of emotions. You're a great poet, Joe.
As usual a lovely writing 🖋️♦️